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Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Act 2026
The bill has been signed off by the King and is now law.
Official title: Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Act 2026
- 1Introduced1st reading
- 2Main debate2nd reading
- 3Detailed checksCommittee
- 4ChangesReport stage
- 5Final vote3rd reading
- 6Other houseLords or Commons
- 7Becomes lawRoyal Assent
Nothing more. This bill is now law.
Put forward by Linsey Farnsworth, Kevin Brennan.
Votes so far
No Commons votes on this bill in the last 12 months.
Full timeline
| Date | Stage | House |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2024 | 1st reading | Commons |
| 7 Mar 2025 | 2nd reading | Commons |
| 25 Jun 2025 | Committee stage | Commons |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Report stage | Commons |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 3rd reading | Commons |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 1st reading | Lords |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 2nd reading | Lords |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Order of Commitment discharged | Lords |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 3rd reading | Lords |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Royal Assent | Unassigned |
In the bill’s own words: A Bill to create an offence of unauthorised entry at football matches for which a football banning order can be imposed following conviction.
Source: Parliament Bills API · Commons votes from the Commons Votes API.